公开(公告)号：US20160138437A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US14864841

申请日：2015-09-24

Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Inventor： JangSu LEE ,  Hyo Sang CHO ,  Hyoung Hyoun KIM

IPC: F01L1/24 ,  F01L1/047

CPC classification number: F01L1/24 ,  F01L1/047 ,  F01L1/053 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L13/0031 ,  F01L2001/467

Abstract: A variable valve lift system may include a roller finger follower having an end connected with a valve and a roller mounted thereto. A hydraulic lash adjuster supports another end of the roller finger follower and has operating modes which are changed to a high lift mode or a low lift mode according to supplied hydraulic pressure to change a height of the hydraulic lash adjuster. A hydraulic pressure supplying portion supplies the hydraulic pressure to the hydraulic lash adjuster. A cam is mounted to a camshaft and contacts the roller of the roller finger follower. The cam has a first ramp and a second ramp formed thereon.

Abstract translation: 可变气门升程系统可以包括具有与阀连接的端部的辊指随动件和安装到其上的辊。 液压间隙调节器支撑辊指从动件的另一端，并具有根据所提供的液压压力改变为高提升模式或低提升模式的操作模式，以改变液压间隙调节器的高度。 液压供给部将液压供给到液压间隙调节器。 凸轮安装到凸轮轴并接触辊指从动件的辊。 凸轮具有形成在其上的第一斜坡和第二斜坡。

公开(公告)号：US09284859B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US13868068

申请日：2013-04-22

Applicant: Eaton Corporation

Inventor： Douglas John Nielsen ,  Mark William Hildebrandt

IPC: F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L13/00 ,  F02D13/02 ,  F01L1/24 ,  F01L3/08

CPC classification number: F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L3/08 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F01L2001/186 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2800/18 ,  F01L2820/01 ,  F01L2820/033 ,  F01L2820/045 ,  F02D13/023 ,  Y02T10/18

Abstract: A linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) for monitoring engine valve position is disclosed. The system includes a valve guide having an elongated recess through it. The engine valve has a valve head and a valve stem with two adjacent materials having different magnetic properties meeting at an interface. The valve stem fits and moves linearly within the valve guide, and the valve head closes an engine combustion chamber. It also includes monitoring coils within the valve guide that create a signal related to the position of the interface within the valve guide. An engine control unit (ECU) is coupled to the monitoring coils and receives and analyzes the signal from the monitoring coils to determine operation of the valve.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于监控发动机气门位置的线性可变差动变压器（LVDT）。 该系统包括具有通过其的细长凹部的阀导向器。 发动机阀具有阀头和阀杆，其具有在界面处相遇的具有不同磁性的两个相邻材料。 阀杆在阀导轨内线性配合和移动，阀头关闭发动机燃烧室。 它还包括在阀引导器内的监测线圈，其产生与阀引导件内的界面的位置相关的信号。 发动机控制单元（ECU）耦合到监控线圈，并接收并分析来自监控线圈的信号以确定阀的操作。

公开(公告)号：US20160061118A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14126159

申请日：2013-04-02

Applicant: Eiichi HIOKA

Inventor： Eiichi HIOKA

IPC: F02D13/02

CPC classification number: F02D13/0223 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L1/267 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0063 ,  F01L2013/001 ,  F01L2013/103 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F02D13/023 ,  F02D13/0261 ,  F02D13/06 ,  F02D41/0087 ,  F02D2041/001 ,  F02D2041/0012 ,  F02D2250/21 ,  Y02T10/18

Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes a plurality of cylinders, intake valves (31) provided respectively in the cylinders, and a variable valve mechanism (600) for changing a valve characteristic of the intake valves (31). A motor (210) drives the variable valve mechanism (600). A motor controller (150) controls the motor (210). The internal combustion engine can be operated in a cylinder deactivation mode for retaining the intake valves (31) of some of the cylinders in a valve closing state. When the internal combustion engine returns from the cylinder deactivation mode, the motor controller (150) executes overlap adjustment processing for controlling the valve characteristic such that valve opening periods of the intake valves (31) are not overlapped between the cylinders.

Abstract translation: 内燃机包括多个气缸，分别设置在气缸中的进气门（31）和用于改变进气门（31）的阀特性的可变气门机构（600）。 电动机（210）驱动可变气门机构（600）。 马达控制器（150）控制马达（210）。 内燃机可以在气缸停用模式下操作，以将一些气缸的进气门（31）保持在关阀状态。 当内燃机从汽缸停用模式返回时，电动机控制器（150）执行用于控制阀特性的重叠调整处理，使得进气门（31）的阀打开周期在气缸之间不重叠。

公开(公告)号：US20160061067A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14719978

申请日：2015-05-22

Applicant: Eaton Corporation

Inventor： Otto Jerome Schultheis ,  Tony Eric Gordon ,  Mark Joseph Birler ,  Philip Michael Kline

IPC: F01L13/00 ,  F01L1/18

CPC classification number: F01L13/0036 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L2001/0537 ,  F01L2001/186 ,  F01L2103/00 ,  F01L2800/01 ,  F01L2800/02 ,  F01L2800/18 ,  F01L2820/01 ,  F01L2820/045

Abstract: A durable system for controlling variable valve actuation of an engine valve corresponding to a cylinder of an automobile engine. The system includes first and second crowned cams having first and second lift profiles and a rocker arm assembly. The rocker assembly includes a first arm having an end connected to said engine valve, having a high impact roller following the first crowned cam operating the engine valves according to a first lift profile. The rocker arm assembly also includes a second arm having durable slider pads riding on the second crowned cam to operate said engine valve according to a second lift profile. A latch secures the second arm relative to the first arm when in a latched position causing the valve to operate according to a second lift profile. The valve operates according to a first lift profile when the latch is not in the latched position.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制对应于汽车发动机的气缸的发动机气门的可变气门致动的耐用系统。 该系统包括具有第一和第二升降曲线的第一和第二冠状凸轮以及摇臂组件。 摇臂组件包括具有连接到所述发动机气门的端部的第一臂，具有跟随第一凸起凸轮的高冲击辊，其根据第一升程曲线操作发动机气门。 摇臂组件还包括具有耐磨滑块的第二臂，所述第二臂具有固定的第二凸起凸轮，用于根据第二提升轮廓操作所述发动机气门。 当处于闩锁位置时，闩锁使第二臂相对于第一臂固定，导致阀根据第二升力曲线操作。 当闩锁未处于锁定位置时，阀根据第一升力曲线进行操作。

公开(公告)号：US20150322827A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14651275

申请日：2013-12-10

Applicant: MECHADYNE INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Inventor： Ian Methley ,  Timothy Mark Lancefield

IPC: F01L1/46 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/20 ,  F01L1/344

CPC classification number: F01L1/46 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/205 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L1/344 ,  F01L13/0047 ,  F01L2001/0473 ,  F01L2001/0476

Abstract: A variable valve actuating mechanism comprising a camshaft having two concentric cam lobes that may be rotated relative to one another a summation lever engaging with both cam lobes, a valve actuating rocker pivotally connected to the summation lever and engaging with a hydraulic lash adjuster at a first end and with a valve at a second end, and a shim surface movable with the pivot axis connecting the summation lever to the valve actuating rocker for limiting the expansion of the hydraulic lash adjuster to control clearance in the rocker system, wherein, in order to reduce friction, the shim surface abuts with a stationary stop surface that forms part of a camshaft support bearing.

Abstract translation: 一种可变阀致动机构，包括凸轮轴，该凸轮轴具有两个同心的凸轮凸角，所述凸轮轴可以相对于彼此旋转，与两个凸轮凸角接合的总和杆;可枢转地连接到所述总和杆的阀致动摇杆，并且与第一个液压间隙调节器接合 并且具有在第二端处的阀，以及垫片表面，其可枢转轴线将所述求和杆连接到所述阀致动摇杆，以限制所述液压间隙调节器的膨胀以控制所述摇臂系统中的间隙，其中为了 减少摩擦，垫片表面与形成凸轮轴支撑轴承的一部分的固定止动表面相接。

公开(公告)号：US20150211394A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14665485

申请日：2015-03-23

Applicant: Eaton Corporation

Inventor： Austin Robert Zurface ,  David Gerard Genise ,  Brian Karl VanDeusen ,  James E. McCarthy, JR. ,  Douglas John Nielsen ,  Mark William Hildebrandt

IPC: F01L13/00

CPC classification number: F01L13/0021 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L1/344 ,  F01L3/08 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F01L2001/186 ,  F01L2001/467 ,  F01L2013/105 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2800/11 ,  F01L2800/18 ,  F01L2820/01 ,  F01L2820/045 ,  Y10T74/20882 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: A system for controlling variable valve actuation in an automobile engine. A first cam has a first lift profile and a second cam has a second lift profile. A rocker arm assembly engages the cams having a first arm for riding on the first cam, and a second arm for riding on the second cam. The second arm has an activatable latch capable of securing the second arm to the first arm when latched. When the first arm is secured to the second arm, the rocker arm assembly achieves a first lift profile and when the first arm is not secured to the second arm, the rocker arm assembly achieves a second lift profile. A non-contact sensor mounted adjacent the rocker arm assembly is adapted to monitor and create data indicative of whether the first arm is secured to the second arm.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制汽车发动机中的可变气门致动的系统。 第一凸轮具有第一提升轮廓，而第二凸轮具有第二提升轮廓。 摇臂组件接合具有用于骑在第一凸轮上的第一臂的凸轮和用于骑在第二凸轮上的第二臂。 第二臂具有可锁定的闩锁，当闩锁时可将第二臂固定到第一臂。 当第一臂固定到第二臂时，摇臂组件实现第一升力曲线，并且当第一臂未固定到第二臂时，摇臂组件达到第二升力曲线。 安装在摇臂组件附近的非接触式传感器适用于监测和产生指示第一臂是否固定在第二臂上的数据。

公开(公告)号：US09091186B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US14175653

申请日：2014-02-07

Applicant: OTICS CORPORATION

Inventor： Hiroki Yamamoto ,  Yoshiaki Haga

IPC: F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/24

CPC classification number: F01L1/24 ,  F01L1/182 ,  F01L1/2405

Abstract: A lash adjuster includes a plunger and a partitioning member inserted into the plunger. The plunger has a bottom wall with a valve hole and a peripheral wall having an oil passage hole. The plunger defines a high-pressure chamber between the bottom wall and a body. The partitioning member has a baffle having first and second plate surfaces. The baffle has an upper end serving as oil passage end. The plunger has an interior divided into two spaces. The passage hole is located at one space side. An oil passage is defined by an inner peripheral wall surface of the plunger and the first plate surface. A low-pressure chamber is defined at the other space side to store hydraulic fluid. The low-pressure chamber supplies the fluid through the valve hole into the high-pressure chamber and is defined by the inner peripheral wall surface of the plunger and the second plate surface.

Abstract translation: 间隙调节器包括柱塞和插入柱塞中的分隔构件。 柱塞具有带有阀孔的底壁和具有油通孔的周壁。 柱塞在底壁和主体之间限定高压室。 分隔构件具有具有第一和第二板表面的挡板。 挡板具有用作油通道端的上端。 柱塞具有分为两个空间的内部。 通道孔位于一个空间侧。 油路由柱塞的内周壁表面和第一板表面限定。 在另一个空间侧限定低压室以存储液压流体。 低压室通过阀孔将流体供应到高压室中，并且由柱塞的内周壁表面和第二板表面限定。

公开(公告)号：US20150135893A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14532752

申请日：2014-11-04

Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG

Inventor： Matthew Evans

IPC: F01L1/18 ,  F16H25/14

CPC classification number: F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F01L2001/186 ,  F01L2105/02 ,  Y10T29/49556 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: A switching roller finger follower including: a housing including first and second walls; a first secondary arm pivotably connected to the housing and including a first groove; a second secondary arm pivotably connected to the housing and including a second groove; and a roller disposed between the first and second walls and including an axle passing through the walls and having a first end disposed in the first groove and a second end disposed in the second groove. A method of fabricating a switching roller finger follower, including: disposing a roller between first and second walls for a housing; passing an axle through the roller and the walls; pivotably connecting first and second secondary arms to the housing; disposing a first end of the axle in a first groove in the first arm; and disposing a second end of the axle in a second groove in the second arm.

Abstract translation: 一种切换辊指随动件，包括：壳体，包括第一和第二壁; 第一副臂，其可枢转地连接到所述壳体并且包括第一凹槽; 第二副臂，其可枢转地连接到所述壳体并且包括第二凹槽; 以及设置在所述第一和第二壁之间并且包括穿过所述壁并且具有设置在所述第一槽中的第一端和设置在所述第二槽中的第二端的轴的辊。 一种制造切换辊指从动件的方法，包括：在第一和第二壁之间设置用于壳体的辊; 将车轴穿过车轮和墙壁; 将第一和第二辅助臂可枢转地连接到壳体; 将所述轴的第一端设置在所述第一臂中的第一凹槽中; 以及将所述轴的第二端设置在所述第二臂中的第二凹槽中。

公开(公告)号：US09016252B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-28

申请号：US13873797

申请日：2013-04-30

Applicant: Eaton Corporation

Inventor： Austin Robert Zurface ,  Daniel Bennett Trudell ,  Brian Karl VanDeusen

IPC: F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/24 ,  F01L13/00

CPC classification number: F01L1/24 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F01L2001/186 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2800/11 ,  F01L2800/18 ,  F01L2820/01 ,  F01L2820/043

Abstract: A system for diagnosing malfunctions in a variable valve actuation device is disclosed. The system has a rocker arm assembly that includes: a first arm, a second arm with the first and second arms attached at a first end, a hydraulically operated latch assembly that functions to secure the first arm to the second arm when latched. The rocker arm assembly pivots upon a hydraulic lash adjuster. It also includes a source of pressurized fluid connected to a hydraulic valve that provided fluid high or low pressure fluid to the hydraulically-operated latch. The latch may be operated by a remote device. A pressure transducer is positioned within the hydraulic lash adjuster (HLA) and is adapted to create a signal indicating the fluid pressure in the HLA. A control unit is coupled to the hydraulic valve and the pressure transducer, and is adapted to sense engine operation parameters, actuate the hydraulic valve, read the signal from the pressure transducer and identify malfunctions of the rocker arm assembly based upon the signal from the transducer.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于诊断可变气门致动装置中的故障的系统。 该系统具有摇臂组件，其包括：第一臂，第二臂，第一臂和第二臂在第一端附接;液压操作的闩锁组件，其用于在锁定时将第一臂固定到第二臂。 摇臂组件在液压间隙调节器上枢转。 它还包括连接到液压阀的加压流体源，其向液压操作的闩锁提供流体高压或低压流体。 闩锁可以由远程设备操作。 压力传感器定位在液压间隙调节器（HLA）内，并且适于产生指示HLA中的流体压力的信号。 控制单元联接到液压阀和压力传感器，并且适于感测发动机操作参数，致动液压阀，读取来自压力传感器的信号，并基于来自换能器的信号识别摇臂组件的故障 。

公开(公告)号：US08985074B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US13868025

申请日：2013-04-22

Applicant: Eaton Corporation

Inventor： Austin Robert Zurface ,  David Gerard Genise ,  Brian Karl VanDeusen ,  McCarthy E. James, Jr. ,  Douglas John Nielsen ,  Mark William Hildebrandt

IPC: F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/344 ,  F01L13/00

CPC classification number: F01L13/0021 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L1/344 ,  F01L3/08 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F01L2001/186 ,  F01L2001/467 ,  F01L2013/105 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2800/11 ,  F01L2800/18 ,  F01L2820/01 ,  F01L2820/045 ,  Y10T74/20882 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: A system for controlling variable valve actuation in an automobile engine is disclosed. A first cam has a first lift profile and a second cam has a second lift profile, both profiles having a base circle portion and a lift portion. A rocker arm assembly engages the cams having a first arm for riding on the first cam, and a second arm for riding on the second cam. The second arm has an activatable latch capable of securing the second arm to the first arm when latched. The latch may only be latched while the arms are riding on the base circle portion of the cams. When the first arm is secured to the second arm, the rocker arm assembly achieves a first lift profile and when the first arm is not secured to the second arm, the rocker arm assembly achieves a second lift profile. A non-contact sensor mounted adjacent the rocker arm assembly is adapted to monitor and create data indicative of whether the first arm is secured to the second arm. An engine control unit (ECU) for controlling functioning of at least one aspect of said engine operation receives the signal from the non-contact sensor and control functioning of the at least one aspect of said engine operation based upon the received signal from the non-contact sensor.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制汽车发动机中可变气门致动的系统。 第一凸轮具有第一提升轮廓，并且第二凸轮具有第二提升轮廓，两个轮廓具有基圆部分和提升部分。 摇臂组件接合具有用于骑在第一凸轮上的第一臂的凸轮和用于骑在第二凸轮上的第二臂。 第二臂具有可锁定的闩锁，当闩锁时可将第二臂固定到第一臂。 只有当手臂骑在凸轮的基圆部分上时，闩锁才可以被闩锁。 当第一臂固定到第二臂时，摇臂组件实现第一升力曲线，并且当第一臂未固定到第二臂时，摇臂组件达到第二升力曲线。 安装在摇臂组件附近的非接触式传感器适用于监测和产生指示第一臂是否固定在第二臂上的数据。 用于控制所述发动机操作的至少一个方面的功能的发动机控制单元（ECU）基于来自非接触式传感器的接收信号接收来自非接触式传感器的信号并控制所述发动机操作的至少一个方面的功能， 接触传感器